1961 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006 Property Records

Bossier Parish property record for 1961 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA 71006

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,392 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	6.4 acres (278,784 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$180,211 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill	$5,783 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Mortgage Jun 2020 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`101522`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`101522`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Building Area	3,392 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Lot Area	278,784 sqft (6.4 acres)
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1961 PALMETTO RD
City	BENTON
State	LA
Zip	71006-8400
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	BEGIN 886.5 FT N OF SE COR OF SEC 5, THENCE S 89 DEG 36 MIN W 759.6 FT TO E R/W OF PALMETTO RD, THENCE N 33 DEG 34 MIN W 200
Legal Range	13W
Legal Township	19N
Legal Section	05
Legal Phase	1
Jurisdiction	BOSSIER LA
Township / Civil Division	3
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	11116

Owner

1961 Palmetto Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2014.

Source: Bossier Parish records, as of April 9, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1961 PALMETTO RD, BENTON, LA 71006-8400
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 7, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) BARKSDALE FCU
Jun 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EUSTIS MORTGAGE
Jun 4, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 6, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20141107963
Deed Book / Page	1679 / 728
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSSIER LA
Property Address	1961 PALMETTO RD, BENTON, LA 71006-8400
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001326946
Date	Mar 7, 2024
Instrument	1326946

Lender

Name	BARKSDALE FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2039

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BOSSIER LA
Property Address	1961 PALMETTO RD, BENTON, LA 71006-8400
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001236055
Date	Jun 22, 2020
Instrument	1236055

Lender

Name	EUSTIS MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2040

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BOSSIER LA
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2018
Property Address	1961 PALMETTO RD, BENTON, LA 71006-8400
Document Number	0001191548
Instrument Date	May 15, 2018
Instrument	1191548
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 19, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$100.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1961 PALMETTO RD BENTON LA 710068400, BENTON, LA 71006-8400

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1961 Palmetto Rd was $5,783 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Bossier Parish assessment roll, as of April 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Louisiana
County	Bossier Parish
Unified School District	Bossier Parish School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,783.00	$56,024 Land $12,800 Building $43,224	$560,245 Land $128,000 Building $432,245
2023	$4,367.00	$41,617	$416,170 Land $128,000 Building $288,170

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1961 Palmetto Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1961 Palmetto Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · above 60% of Louisiana
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF BENTON WATER SYSTEM serves 8,037 people · EPA ID LA1015002
Water Source	Purchased surface water from CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WATER SYSTEM
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Nextlink.

Nearby Properties on Palmetto Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures